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double-stack container train
URI:
https://gptkb.org/entity/double-stack_container_train
GPTKB entity
Statements (36)
Predicate
Object
gptkbp:instanceOf
gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:advantage
higher efficiency
reduced labor costs
lower cost per container
gptkbp:alternativeTo
single-stack container train
gptkbp:commonIn
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:China
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:India
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:feature
containers stacked two high
gptkbp:height
about 6.15 meters (20 ft 2 in)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
double-stack container train
gptkbp:introducedIn
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:limitation
not possible on all rail routes
requires higher tunnels and bridges
gptkbp:notableCollection
ISO container
high-cube container
gptkbp:operator
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:China_Railway
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
gptkb:Indian_Railways
gptkb:Australian_Rail_Track_Corporation
gptkbp:reasonForNotCommonInEurope
loading gauge restrictions
gptkbp:relatedTo
gptkb:rail_transport
containerization
intermodal freight transport
gptkbp:requires
increased clearance
specialized well cars
gptkbp:startYear
1984
gptkbp:usedFor
transporting intermodal containers
gptkbp:uses
flatcar
well car
gptkbp:bfsParent
gptkb:Double_Stack
gptkbp:bfsLayer
6